23 Oct, 21:58 (IST)

The deadlock is finally broken, Finally Afghanistan were able to close out a game against Pakistan and have now scalped another victory in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and that also against a big team like Pakistan. A historic moment for Afghan cricket as this is the first ODI win for Afghanistan against Pakistan. Noor Ahamd laid the foundation with this three-wicket haul and then Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah combined to chase down the target with ease. Pakistan have a uphill task from here.  

23 Oct, 21:19 (IST)

After the opening stand of 130 runs of Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, it has been Rahmat Shah who has carried on the game forward and kept Afghanistan at pace with the asking rate with Hashmatullah Shahidi. Now on his way he completes his half-century but knows he has a job to complete. 

23 Oct, 20:47 (IST)

Out! Big wicket for Pakistan this. Babar Azam desperately brings in Hasan Ali for a wicket and Ibrahim Zadran goes for a on the rise drive only to nick it to the hands of Mohammad Rizwan. Pakistan keeps the game alive and Hashmatullah Shahidi has a job in hand. 

23 Oct, 20:29 (IST)

Afghanistan have a history of collapsing in the middle overs after one of their openers get dismissed following a good start. Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah ensured that doesn't happen adding 45 runs from the point Gurbaz lost his wicket. The asking rate is under control and the first thing they are looking for is taking the game deep with wickets in hand. 

23 Oct, 19:51 (IST)

Out! Rahmanullah Gurbaz tries to play a flashy cut in the first of the second spell of Shaheen Shah Afridi and the ball takes a top edge, flying to the third man where Usama Mir takes a very good catch. Breakthrough for Pakistan and they have to make it big now. 

23 Oct, 19:23 (IST)

Fifty! Ibrahim Zadran is followed by his in-from partner Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Started off slo uncharacteristically and then picked up pace very quickly specially taking on Haris Rauf and from then he didn't look back. Afghanistan will need him out there for longer. 

23 Oct, 19:19 (IST)

Fifty! Ibrahim Zadran has finally looked like back in touch. Maybe the pressure of the big competition got to him but he has been all class in this match. He has played some exquisite strokes and looked very much comfortable at the crease. Will surely want to make it big. 

23 Oct, 18:44 (IST)

In pursuit of chasing down the target of 283, Afghanistan needed a solid start and they seem to be on their way to get one through their openers. They have looked comfortable on crease and given the destructive they can be when set, can spark hope in the Afghan dressing room. 

23 Oct, 18:13 (IST)

Pakistan punch back hard at Afghanistan as they gather 91 runs off the last ten overs thanks to the clean striking of Shadab Khan and Iftikar Ahmed and some poor bowling from Afghanistan at the death. Hashmatullah Shahidi will feel that he has let go some of the advantage gained in the first 40 overs. The target is very much reachable but won't be easy on a tricky two paced surface under lights. 

23 Oct, 16:57 (IST)

Out! Set and dangerous Babar Azam departs trying to take on the Afghan spin attack. Noor Ahmed bowls a half-tracker, Babar rocks back to loft it over the covers but doesn't get the required elevation. Fine innings on a difficult pitch for Babar but he will be disappointed with the dismissal. 

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PAK vs AFG Live Score Updates: The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 awaits exciting cricketing action as the bottom-of-the-table Afghanistan takes on their Asian rivals Pakistan at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 23. Afghanistan have performed poorly so far as they lost three out of their four matches. The only bright side for the Afghan side was to clinch a shocking win over England. Pakistan, on the other hand, are at the middle of the table with two wins out of their four matches. Pakistan won their opening two games but have failed to maintain their form as they lost against India and Australia in their next two games. Pakistan vs Afghanistan, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Free Live Streaming Online: How To Watch PAK vs AFG CWC Match Live Telecast on PTV Sports?

Getting back Fakhar Zaman at the top of the order will be a priority for Pakistan if he recovers in time for this match. Zaman could replace Imam-ul-Haq, who hasn't been able to play an aggressive innings in this tournament so far. The middle-order needs to deliver and demonstrate that they are more than just Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan. When playing against Afghanistan, players like Iftikhar and Saud Shakeel need to step up their game.

Afghanistan are currently playing with their strongest lineup. However, they must improve their fielding. They lost up to five catches in the match against New Zealand, so obviously they will need to step up their game. The strike rate of players like Rahmat Shah and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi is another point of concern for them. The momentum created by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran in the opening game is definitely squandered by their plodding batting. Ikram Alikhil, who took over for Najibullah Zadran, has performed remarkably well in his first few games. Afghanistan has to fix all their issues before facing Pakistan. PAK vs AFG Dream11 Team Prediction, ICC World Cup 2023 Match 22: Tips and Suggestions To Pick Best Winning Fantasy Playing XI for Pakistan vs Afghanistan Cricket Match in Chennai

Pakistan Likely XI: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman/Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf/Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi

Afghanistan Likely XI: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.